Memorandum of Understandingwith Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation,
Republic of Panama

Karunya University, Coimbatore signed an MoU with Ministry of
Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of Panama (SENACYT) on
August 4, 2012, the 7th Convocation day of the
University.
Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, Chancellor exchanging MoU on behalf of Karunya
University whereas Republic of Panama was represented by Dr. Ruben
Berrocal, Minister of Science, Technology.

The
purpose of this agreement is to promote the following
activities:

(A)

Exchange of teachers, students and research personnel

(B)

Co-operative development of courses and academic programmes
in Engineering and Biotechnology

(C)

Development of joint scientific and / or technological
research projects

(D)

To
initiate dual degree programs at under graduate and post
graduate level

(E)

Any
other activity of mutual interest regarding academic,
scientific and technological research matters.

Karunya
University has signed an MoU with IDBI Bank , Coimbatore for
online Payment Gateway Facility. The payment gateway enables
the students / parents to remit the fees through ATM/
Credit/Debit Cards of any bank ( VISA / Master Card)
maintained by the customer through online. This facility
provides hassle free environment for the students/ parents/
applicants for fee payment and thus helps to save their
precious time. IDBI banks online payment facility can be
utilized for all online fee payment irrespective of which
bank the customer is having account with and thus the
customer need not open an account with IDBI Bank.
Advantages of IDBIs online payment facility.

1.

There
is no banker's commission or DD Charge or
Transaction charges for using this online facility
either for the students or parents.

Karunya University signed an MoU
with the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute, Bangalore on
November 2, 2009.

The objectives of this MoU
are:

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Karunya University and CMTI
to recognize each other as 'Centres of Excellence' for
academic and research collaborations.

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To undertake collaborative
research in Design and Manufacturing Engineering, emerging
areas like Micromachining, Green manufacturing, industrial
ergonomics and other advanced manufacturing technology
areas.

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To design industry focused
curriculum with a vocational and research orientation for
select Engineering and Management streams of study and
launch certificates, Diploma, Degree and Post-graduate
courses.

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To undertake joint research
activities with national and international funding support.

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Karunya University to offer
a Regional Centre to CMTI at its campus for offering
Short-Term Training Programmes, Industrial consultancy and
related activities for the benefit of industries and student
community of the region.

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Karunya University to offer
Ph.D. and M.S. programmes for CMTI Scientists engaged in
research and Management activities.

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CMTI to offer full semester
industry relevant UG and PG projects at CMTI to the eligible
final year students of Karunya University.

Memorandum of Understanding with Microbiological Laboratory Research
and Services India Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore

Karunya University, Coimbatore
signed an MoU with Microbilogical Laboratory Research and Services
India Pvt. Ltd., R.S. Puram, Coimbatore on March 26, 2009. This MoU
will enable

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to
promote academic research through programmes leading to
M.Phil. and Ph.D. of Karunya University under supervision of
qualified scientists working in MLRS. Exchange of research
scholars between the two organizations to facilitate
exertise and experience among them.

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Collaborative research to promote joint programmes in
research and development including exchange of publications
and scientific reports.

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Indicate joint academic course in interdisciplinary areas of
common interest.

Memorandum of Understanding with QAI Global Institute, New Delhi

Karunya
University, Coimbatore signs MoU with QAI Global Institute,
1013-14A, Ansal Towers, 38 Nehru Place,
New Delhi 110 019, on 05 Feb 2009. This MoU facilitates the
following for the benefit of students and faculty of Karunya
University

Introduce
Finishing School Programs (culminating with a QAI certification that is recognized
world-wide) in Software Testing, Software Development and
specialised certification programs on Project Management, ITIL,
Six Sigma and BPO Practices with the goal to improve the
employability of students

Jointly work towards creating demand for the
employable resources by partnering with the industry

Evangelize
Software Testing as an exciting career option amongst students

Work jointly to provide employment opportunities
for students undergoing programs
offered as
part of this MoU through campus placements

Evaluate
the feasibility and establish a Nodal Centre to offer programs
to colleges around Karunya University

Memorandum of Understanding with SYMBIAN Software Ltd, Bangalore

Karunya University, Coimbatore signed an MoU with Symbian to provide
hands on training in the following courses

1.Symbian OS: Application
Engine Development

2.Symbian OS: Essentials

As mobile communications is the frontier technology in today's
world, getting an exposure to the Operating System for a mobile is
very unique. The Symbian OS helps the students to be exposed in such
a technical area. Being trained in this field and with a Symbian OS
certification they could easily be placed in any of the top mobile
companies. This training involves a prerequisite of C++ with
complete OOP concepts.

The faculty of the Department of Computer Applications are trained
by Symbian to offer this training to Karunya University students.
The UG and PG students of various disciplines in Karunya University
could be enrolled to take up this training. At the end of the
training, the students will be assessed and given Internationally
accepted certificate by Symbian Software Limited.

Symbian Software Limited, a company incorporated in England and
Wales, with registered number 4190020, whose India office is at
Bangalore ('Symbian'). Symbian owns the intellectual property rights
in a proprietary operating system known as Symbian OS. Symbian has
developed a program to encourage academic institutions to train
students in the use of Symbian OS, known as the 'Symbian Academy'.

Memorandum of Understanding with Vi Microsystems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

Karunya University has entered into an agreement with Vi
Microsystems Pvt. Ltd., Chennai on 25th September 2008.

To establish a common platform between the University and Vi
Microsystems Pvt. Ltd., which facilitates a) Establishment of Centre
of R & D of Biomedical Kits at the University premises b) the
employees of Vi Microsystems an opportunity to pursue their higher
studies / research at Karunya University c) Vi Microsystems will
recommend project work and provide guidance to the PG and UG
students of the University in implementation.

Memorandum of Understanding with
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd., New Delhi

Karunya University and BSNL Ltd., New Delhi jointly signed an MoU on
25th September 2008. BSNL has agreed to share the
knowledge resources with Karunya University by resource persons from
BSNL in technical seminars, conferences, workshops etc. conducted in
the premises of Karunya University, to entertain the students and
faculty members to BSNL for industrial visits, to impart the
students of Karunya University, in-plant training conducted in BSNL
premises free of charge, to conduct regular specialized training
courses to the students of Karunya University.

Memorandum of Understanding with GVK
Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad

Karunya University has entered into an agreement with GVK
Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad on 1st September
2008. To establish a common platform between the University and GVK
Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., which gives the students and faculty the
opportunity to get trained under close expert guidance of industry.
To conduct training for students and faculty in the areas of Drug
Discovery & Modeling, Protein Modeling and Rational drug design at
Biocampus, Chennai or Hyderabad, to conduct "Add on Programs" and
certification programs in Molecular modeling, Drug design, Chemo
informatics, Genome and Proteome Analysis for students at Karunya
campus.

Karunya University has signed an MoU on 25th August 2008.
Karunya University has been identified as the "Authorised Academic
Sun Education Centre (ASEC)". This is the first of its kind in South
India and second of its kind in the whole India to establish such an
authorized learning Centre.

The collaboration
will entail setting up of a
unique faculty development program, which
will package the advantages of Sun's academically superior
curriculum with Sun's industry expertise and market leadership
along with access to a
state-of-the-art curriculum of Sun's technologies, supported by
globally recognized and certified learning paths.
As part of this collaboration, Karunya University will
also launch two diploma programs on Java technology and
mobile applications which will be supported by course material and
official curriculum from Sun Learning Services and Sun Professional
Certification Examinations.

Memorandum of Understanding with Oracle India Pvt Ltd.

The School of
Computer Science and Technology of Karunya University has
signed a MoU with Oracle India Pvt Ltd on the Oracle
workforce development program. The Vice Chancellor of Karunya University Dr. Paul P Appasamy exchanged the
agreement with Mr. Anand Kapai, Oracle India Pvt Ltd.
This MoU facilitates Karunya
University to receive technical support from Oracle India
Pvt Ltd for conducting Oracle Certification courses such as
Oracle Certified Associate and Oracle Certified Professional
on Administrator track as well as Developer Track to the
students. Faculty training, guest lectures by Oracle
professionals have also been planned to strengthen the
faculty team at Karunya University.
These interactions and certification courses will enable
students of Karunya University to be better fit for IT
companies and will attract multinational IT companies with
high initial salary.

Memorandum of Understanding with Jasmin Infotech

An MoU was signed between Karunya University and Jasmin Infotech Private Ltd., Chennai, a leading business organization engaged in helping the world's leading product manufacturers to develop new products and enhance and sustain current products in hardware and software, on 22 April 2008. The MoU will facilitate the establishment of a common platform between the University and Jasmin Infotech to provide the students the opportunity to get trained under close industry expert guidance and the employees of Jasmin Infotech an opportunity to pursue their higher studies.Other major initiatives under this MoU are the establishment of a
"Centre of Excellence in Signal Processing" at the University premises, guidance for the students in project work/laboratory exercises by Jasmin Infotech professionals, running a co-certification course on
"Signal Processing", deputation of company employees for higher studies to Karunya University and short term deputation of company employees to Karunya University with a view to update their knowledge in selected areas. Dr.Paul P Appasamy, Vice Chancellor and Dr.Anne Mary Fernandez, Registrar, Karunya University and Mr.T.Prasad, President and CEO of Jasmin Infotech Private Ltd. Signed the MOU.

Memorandum of Understanding with CISCO systems

Cisco Systems signed an agreement with Karunya University on
5.11.07 to have its 'Regional - Local Academy' in the Karunya
University Campus. Mr. Jegan Jothivel, Cisco Area Academy
Manager - India & SAARC and Dr. Anne Mary Fernandez, Vice
Chancellor I/C, Karunya University signed the agreements in
the presence of the former Registrar Dr. Joseph Thomas and
Director I/C (Computer Science & Technology) Dr. Elijah
Blessing.

This agreement will enable Karunya University to
run CISCO certified programmes such as CCNA (Cisco Certified
Network Associate), Network Security and Wireless LAN. These
certification programmes will commence from Jan 2008 for the
Karunya University students. For the benefit of people from
Coimbatore, these certification courses will also be run at the
Karunya University City Centre. Karunya University is investing
one crore of rupees for developing the school of Computer
Science and Technology into a centre of Excellence in the areas
of Networking.

Memorandum of Understanding with Nanonics Ltd.Israel

Karunya University,
Coimbatore and Nanonics Ltd., Israel signed an MoU on 15 October 2007 to
establish a Centre of Excellence in Nanoscience and Technology and to
take up application oriented R&D at Karunya University with expertise in
physics, electrical, electronics, bio-technology and University
Hospital. Collaboration between Karunya University and universities such
as Cornell University, Hebrew University and Hadassah medical hospital
is also envisaged according to the MoU.

A technical team from Nanonics Ltd., is to evolve
relevant programs for Centre of Excellence for Nanoscience and
Technology as a nodal centre in India for R&D and initiate
nanotechnology programs for under-graduate and post-graduate students to
meet the requirements of nanotechnologists in India.

Establishing a speciality hospital with stem cell research is one of the highlights of the MoU. Student Exchange Programme is another area identified for collaboration.

Red Hat India Ltd., has signed an
agreement with Karunya University, to have its Red Hat Academy
at Karunya University Campus. This MoU facilitates student,
faculty training on open source technologies and also to run
RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) certification course at
Karunya University Campus.

Memorandum of Understanding with
Tata Elxsi Ltd.

An MoU was signed with Tata Elxsi Ltd. On 15 march 2008 at Karunya University.
Under the terms of the MoU the signatories will explore the
development of technologies, improve capabilities of common
interest and engage in research projects. A common platform will
be established between the
institute and the company which will give the students the
opportunity to get trained under close industry expert guidance
and the employees of TEL an opportunity to pursue higher
studies/research at Karunya. The MoU envisages to establish a
Centre of Excellence in VLSI domain at Karunya. TEL will
recommend project work and provide guidance to the students of
the University. The Vice Chancellor, Dr.Paul P.Appasamy and the
Registrar, Dr.Anne Mary Fernandez, Karunya University and
M.M.Thangarajan, General Manager & Head, Operations of Tata
Elxsi Ltd. signed the MoU.

Karunya has entered into another Memorandum of Understanding
with Robotics Institute Technosolutions Pvt.Ltd, a service
provider in the business of development supply and operation of
products and services related to technical education and
training in the field of embedded systems. Under the MoU,
Karunya will open a TRI Innovation Centre at its premises which
will be certified by Indian Innovators Association and the
Company and backed by IIT, Bombay. The Innovation centre can
interact with various similar organisations nationally and
internationally. The company will help in client design, procure
and set up a robotics and embedded systems laboratory and
premium products proprietary software and training resources.
The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor, Dr Paul P.Appasamy, and
Registrar, Dr.Anne Mary Fernandez, Karunya University and
Abishek Biswal, Director Robotics Institute Technosolutions
Pvt.Ltd

Memorandum
of Understanding with SIEMENS Ltd., Mumbai

Karunya University
has signed an MoU with Siemens Ltd on 18th April
2008. As a result of this agreement, Karunya will make
available a pool of scientific personnel and trainers to Siemens
for providing learning solution consultancy to the personnel
from Industry and Academia. The agreement envisages to
synergise the expertise and infrastructure available with
Karunya and technical expertise of Siemens to provide world
class training to personnel from both industries and academics
at Karunya University. It is noteworthy to mention that this
will be the first Siemens training centre in Southern India
other than the existing one in Mumbai, catering to the clients
of Siemens in the entire southern region.